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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Looking at 1,142 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the incredibly straightforward and efficient claims process, noting that veterinary payouts are handled promptly without any unnecessary fuss or delay. People also highlight the exceptional overall support and truly compassionate communication provided by the team during difficult veterinary situations. Some reviewers were not happy with the rising costs, explaining that annual insurance premiums increase significantly over time for loyal pet owners. A few other people also felt that customer service could be unhelpful or slow when handling unexpected policy queries and disputed claims.

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Claim

Customers had positive experiences with claim processes, often noting that every claim has been paid promptly... See more

Service

Users describe positive interactions with service, highlighting how easy and stress-free the claims process... See more

Price

Reviewers mention ambiguous feedback about price, noting that while some consumers feel the rates are fair... See more

Payment

Customers consistently note positive experiences with payment, highlighting that claims are often settled... See more

Customer service

Consumers find customer service to be ambiguous, with experiences widely varying from highly frustrating to... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our dog recently had to be put to sleep. It was difficult making the decision to even claim but the out of hours costs and choice of a sedative etc meant losing him had cost a fortune. PetPlan were am... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Petplan have been incredibly supportive when I lost my 9 year old bunny who had to make quite a few visits to the vet recently before she reached end of life. As they do not normally insure new rabbit... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have had a number of policies over the years for pets and most recently our 16.5 year old lab who sadly passed away. We had to leave a holiday early to come back and deal with things and lost money... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have been with Petplan since we got our dog at 5 months (she is now 12) and I honestly cannot fault them. I don't think I would ever insure with anyone else. Yes, they are probably more expensi... See more

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  1. Pet Insurance Company

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Established over 40 years ago, Petplan is the UK's No.1 pet insurance provider, offering comprehensive pet insurance, including Covered For Life® policies for dogs, cats and rabbits. Discover more on our website petplan.co.uk.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

As Dominic was pauly and its a very worrying time it was nice not to have to chase up our claim
Petplan and our vets worked together and we were kept informed of all the claim
No stress thankyou 😌

April 18, 2026
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Reply from Petplan

Hi Marie,

We're happy to hear that our collaboration with your vet eased the stress during such a worrying time for Dominic. Thank you for your positive feedback.

Thanks, Becky - The Petplan Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This has to be the best cover out…

This has to be the best cover out there. No quibble payout for claims. Slight increase in premiums yearly to do with your pets age....no increase in premiums for claims.. if new and undiagnosed...Simply the only insurer I would trust with all my pets insurance needs.

May 4, 2026
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Reply from Petplan

Hi Andrew,

We're happy to hear that you feel confident in our coverage and appreciate our straightforward claims process. It means a lot to us that you trust us to protect your pets.

Thanks, Becky - The Petplan Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Never had problems with pet plan dogs…

Never had problems with pet plan dogs 18 now so I’ve not had a bad experience with them.

April 20, 2026
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Reply from Petplan

Hi Susan,

We're happy to hear that you've had such a consistently positive experience with us for so long. Thank you for your feedback!

Thanks, Becky - The Petplan Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Claim was dealt with very quickly and…

Claim was dealt with very quickly and efficiently taking a lot of worry away when vet costs build up.

May 1, 2026
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Reply from Petplan

Hi Doreen,

We're so glad your claim was handled quickly and efficiently. It's great to know we could alleviate some worry regarding vet costs.

Thanks, Becky - The Petplan Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding service.

I received a response to my initial claim in one day. A few days later it was approved and the money was in my account within days. The follow up claim was dealt with directly with the vet. Again the response was very quick, the settlement took a matter of days. It's an extremely stressful time when your pet is seriously unwell, to not have to worry about outstanding vet bills definitely takes some of that stress away.

April 28, 2026
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Reply from Petplan

Hi Gary,

We're happy to hear our quick claim response and settlement times helped reduce stress during your pet's illness. It's great knowing direct vet claims made things easier. Thank you for your feedback.

Thanks, Becky - The Petplan Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Pet Plan - Exceptional Service Start to Finish

I paid the excess, and Petplan handled the rest directly with the vets, which made the whole process incredibly straightforward. Communication was prompt, I received quick acknowledgement of the claim, and everything was resolved within just a few days.

When your dog is unwell and the vet bills are significant, it can be such a worrying time. Thankfully, choosing Petplan was absolutely the right decision. I genuinely couldn’t have asked for better support.

From start to finish, the service was exceptional, efficient, reassuring, and seamless throughout. I have already recommended Petplan and will continue to do so with complete confidence. Thank you.

April 30, 2026
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Reply from Petplan

Hi Stephanie,

We appreciate you sharing your experience. It's great to hear the claim process was straightforward, and our communication was prompt. We're so glad to know we provided exceptional support during a worrying time and that you'd recommend us.

Thanks, Becky - The Petplan Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My 8 month old kitten was bit by…

My 8 month old kitten was bit by another Cat. It was a dad bite painful and extremely stressful for him so the vet Bill was quite big, Pet plan was so easy to use, the form was on line and took 2 mins, they communicated via email and paid my Vet directly, had yo go back after 2 weeks as my kitten was still in pain and discomfort, vets just added a continuation to my claim. Would highly recommend. No stress and great service.

April 14, 2026
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Reply from Petplan

Hi Pamela,

We're so glad to hear that our claim process was easy to use when your kitten was unfortunately bitten. We appreciate you recommending us and are happy that our service was helpful during a stressful time for you and your pet.

Thanks, Becky - The Petplan Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Support when it matters most

My cat is nearly 16 now, and as he’s got older I started to notice he was slowing down a lot. He wasn’t jumping up on the sofa like he used to and just seemed less active overall. After a trip to the vet, he was diagnosed with arthritis.

He now has Solensia injections every 6 weeks, and honestly the difference has been amazing. He’s so much more like his old self again—jumping up, playing, even chasing my other two cats around. He’s much more active and is enjoying spending time out in the garden again.

The injections are quite expensive, and I wouldn’t have been able to keep up with them without Petplan. Because of the cover, he’s got his quality of life back, which means everything to me.

I’m really grateful for the support—it’s made such a difference knowing I can get him the treatment he needs without worrying so much about the cost. Thank you for helping me keep him happy and comfortable in his older years.

May 2, 2026
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Reply from Petplan

Hi,

We're happy to hear that your cat is doing so well with the Solensia injections and that our cover has helped restore his quality of life. It means a lot to us that we can support you in providing the best care for your beloved companion during his older years. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!

Thanks, Becky - The Petplan Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kitten sickness

Decided on Petplan insurance to replace the breeders Agria policy as it was much cheaper. Was not expecting to make a claim for a newbie kitten who was an indoor cat, but six months into the plan she became unwell with intractable vomiting, whilst her sister remained well. Have no idea what happened to her, but after 72h was getting concerned. She required antibx, some blood tests and subcut fluids, twice, before making full recovery. Petplan were efficient and organised and I received full recompense (less the excess) within a week of making a claim.

April 10, 2026
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Reply from Petplan

Hi Catherine,

We appreciate you sharing your experience. We're glad that Petplan could provide efficient support during your kitten's unexpected illness and that your claim was processed quickly. It's good to know she made a full recovery. Thank you for your feedback.

Thanks, Becky - The Petplan Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Forever grateful to Petplan

We are very grateful to have petplan insurance. Within a week our pup was having pus coming from the top of his nose after antibiotics he needed an operation unfortunately this didn’t help. Swabs and more antibiotics followed with no signs of infection going. He was sent to have a scan that revealed he has a cyst near the base of his brain. The insurance has paid out on everything. I would definitely recommend Petplan to everyone. Thank you again

March 14, 2026
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Reply from Petplan

Hi Lulu,

We appreciate you sharing your experience. We are very grateful that we could provide support during your pup's health challenges, and we're glad our insurance helped cover the costs. Thank you for recommending us!

Thanks, Becky - The Petplan Team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Good service but oh so very ridiculously expensive

To be fair when we needed them 8 years ago their service was excellent and took away what could have been even more stress in a difficult time. However in the years since their prices have become absurd. We found comparable cover with excellent recommendations around working with vets and pay outs for £516 a year less.

Pet plan’s service may be great but they are very much no longer worth their horrific price gouging.

May 1, 2026
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Reply from Petplan

Hi Mr K,

We appreciate your long-term patronage and are grateful for your initial positive experience. We acknowledge your feedback regarding our pricing and the availability of more affordable options. We'll take your comments into consideration as we continually evaluate our offerings.

Thanks, Becky - The Petplan Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Not the cheapest provider but you get what you pay for

Whilst their premiums may be somewhat higher than other pet insurers Petplan provides unrivalled customer service and in my view are good value for money. My advice is to take up cover immediately you get your pet as their cover for life policies will cover new conditions forever.

March 26, 2026
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Reply from Petplan

Hi,

We appreciate you sharing your thoughts. It's great to hear that you value our customer service and the lifetime cover we provide.

Thanks, Becky - The Petplan Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Overpriced and increases every renewel

Absolutely terrible for pet owners with no claims! Why are you trying to charge me £110 a month for a dog I've never claimed on?? I am absolutely fuming, I am trying to adjust my dog's plan and it is jumping in prices for absolutely nothing! Started in 2024 at £50 then £60 and now £110? I have never claimed! I know a lot of people are looking at other options in the market and petplan has got too expensive! Look elsewhere! We were absolutely fooled by our vets to use this service and I cannot understand why they would recommend this. There is plenty of other options. We are switching to animal friends for £21 a month!

The people at petplan need to get a grip with the costs and how they are pushing people away!

April 30, 2026
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Reply from Petplan

Hi Lucy,

We appreciate you sharing your experience. We're sorry to hear about the unexpected price increases and your frustration, especially with no claims made. We'll review your feedback regarding our pricing. Although our prices do increase at every renewal, we don't increase as a result of claims made, so our customers can get the treatment their pet needs without worrying of the price hike the following renewal. Thank you for your time.

Thanks, Becky - The Petplan Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Too expensive

Too expensive. Genuinely considering cancelling. £38 a month they now want for a five year old cat with no medical history or past treatment needs. Its ridiculous. Its extortionate. Its pure day light robbery. My advice is to save your money in a high interest savings account.

May 1, 2026
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Reply from Petplan

Hi Lisa,

Thank you for your feedback. We understand your concerns about the premium increase. Costs are influenced by factors like your pet’s age and rising vet fees. We’ll ensure your comments are logged as feedback.

Thanks, Zen – The Petplan Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I called this morning

I called this morning, and the customer service was exceptional. Really impressed and would definitely recommend

April 30, 2026
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Reply from Petplan

Hi Vicky,

We are happy to hear that you received exceptional customer service. We appreciate your recommendation and positive feedback very much!

Thanks, Zen – The Petplan Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Peace of Mind

Petplan give me peace of mind and remove the stress when my pet becomes ill. I trust them implicitly. I’ve had 2 pets registered with Petplan and my experience with both has been nothing short of excellent. I wouldn’t even consider ever using a different pet insurance company now.

April 30, 2026
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Reply from Petplan

Hi MVB,

We appreciate your feedback! It's wonderful to hear that we provide peace of mind and that your experience has been excellent. We're glad you trust us with your pets care.

Thanks, Zen – The Petplan Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service!

We've had to make to make 3 claims for our dog (2 operations and 1 emergency vet treatment). Petplan has made the process of claiming so easy, kept us well informed througout the process and have closed out claims and made payments in a speedy manner every time. Very happy woth service recieved over the last 2 years!

April 12, 2026
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Reply from Petplan

Hi Ben,

We're happy to hear that the claim process was easy and efficient for your dog's treatments. We appreciate your positive feedback and are glad we could provide you with excellent service over the last two years.

Thanks, Zen – The Petplan Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We’ve been with Petplan for over 30…

We’ve been with Petplan for over 30 years- 7 dogs and two horses. I wouldn’t consider any other pet insurance company. Three of our dogs have had life long serious health issues. pet plan has never quibbled about paying the claims for any of them. This has ensured our dogs had the best and timely of treatments which enable them to live well and into their mid teens… not bad for large dogs! When we have a new dog come into our family, from the moment we sign them up to Petplan I feel as though I have an ‘arm around our shoulders’ helping to care for them. I would never consider going anywhere else for Pet insurance a nor would the many friends we’ve recommended Petplan too. They are simply the best!!

April 30, 2026
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Reply from Petplan

Hi Mr. Richard,

We appreciate your many years of loyalty and for entrusting us with the care of your beloved pets. It's wonderful to know that our support has allowed them to thrive, and that you feel secure with us. Thank you for recommending us!

Thanks, Zen – The Petplan Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not worth it

My 96 year old mum insured her dog,but due to the price doubling over the last 4 years has had to cancel it. From £85 per month to well over £200 per month yes she had a couple of claims, but the increases are ridiculous the older your animal the price rockets up, and at 96 taking advantage of the elderly. The charges cost more than the operation for the pet over 12 months so why do it ?

April 29, 2026
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Reply from Petplan

Hi Mark,

We appreciate your feedback. We're sorry to learn about the premium increases that led to the cancellation of your mum's policy. Prices rise due to vet fee inflation and the pet's age. We'll log this feedback.

Thanks, Zen – The Petplan Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They are probably the best if not the…

They are probably the best if not the least expensive insurance companies for pets

April 29, 2026
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Reply from Petplan

Hi Derek,

We're happy to hear that our pet insurance options have been a great experience for you. Thank you for your positive feedback.

Thanks, Zen – The Petplan Team

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